William Allingham Quotes

A collection of quotes by William Allingham.

William Allingham (1824-1889) was an Irish poet and editor. He was born in Ballyshannon, County Donegal, and later moved to England, where he worked as a customs official. Allingham gained recognition for his poetry, which often explored themes of nature, love, and childhood. He published several collections of verse, including "Poems" (1850) and "Day and Night Songs" (1855). Allingham was also the editor of "Fraser's Magazine" and collaborated with other notable poets such as Alfred Tennyson and Dante Gabriel Rossetti. His lyrical and reflective style made him a prominent figure in the Victorian literary scene.

Writing is learning to say nothing, more cleverly each day.

Writing is learning to say nothing, more cleverly each day.

William Allingham


Now Autumn's fire burns slowly along the woods and day by da

Now Autumn's fire burns slowly along the woods and day by day the dead leaves fall and melt.

William Allingham

Autumn Fall Day Dead Woods Fire

I always get back to the question, is it really necessary th

I always get back to the question, is it really necessary that men should consume so much of their bodily and mental energies in the machinery of civilized life? The world seems to me to do much of its toil for that which is not in any sense bread. Again, does not the latent feeling that much of their striving is to no purpose tend to infuse large quantities of sham into men's work?

William Allingham

Bureaucracy